Grundy Center, IA
We are the premier provider of B2C and B2B concrete coating and storage solutions. As pioneers in Polyurea/Polyaspartic coatings, we've recently released the latest advancement in coating technology....
Grundy Center, IA
We are the premier provider of B2C and B2B concrete coating and storage solutions. As pioneers in Polyurea/Polyaspartic coatings, we've recently released the latest advancement in coating technology....
$775,000
Cash Flow: $222,269
Greensboro, NC
Offered for sale is the Southeast’s premier food safety certification business, offering accredited courses in-person, live-streamed or online. This company’s loyal customer base includes restaurants,...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $141,000
Las Vegas, NV
This well-established retail service business has been operating successfully for over 14 years, offering professional teeth whitening services in high-traffic retail centers. Customers receive quick,...
$500,000
Harris County, TX
Perfect seed route. Minimal driving time with all pools in one zip code. All customers have all been with the seller for at least two years and are very satisfied. Only two require vacuuming, the...
$22,200
Cash Flow: $24,500
Dallas, TX
For Sale: High-Potential Handyman Business Ready for Major Growth This thriving handyman business is now available for sale due to a major life change for the current owner. With a solid foundation...
$175,000
Alpharetta, GA
This The UPS Store is located in one of the most prestigious and affluent areas in Atlanta. The demographics surrounding The UPS Store location are strong with a population of 120,000 and an average...
$1,179,000
Cash Flow: $236,000
Riverside County, CA
Overview: Turnkey carpet, tile, and upholstery cleaning business with 4+ years of established operations and consistent weekly revenue. The company currently generates $3,000–$5,000 per week with...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $50,000
San Joaquin County, CA
Excellent starter route. Easy pools, overall fast pools to keep maintained. Own your own recession-proof business. Create your own schedule - no evenings or weekends. Work from home or an office....
$31,200
Cash Flow: $38,000
Nassau County, FL
Don’t miss this uncommon Nassau route! High end accounts along the beach in Fernandina/ Amelia and Jacksonville beaches. Smartly routed, well serviced and solid rates. To help with smooth transition,...
$101,220
Cash Flow: $91,150
Ada County, ID
Looking for a profitable, turnkey business with a stellar reputation, experienced staff, and endless growth potential? Look no further; a locally owned and operated company proudly serving the...
$489,000
Cash Flow: $166,000
Available Nationwide
WCH Medical Billing Franchise: proven model, software, training, and step-by-step support to operate and scale.
$45,000
See More FranchisesBig Spring, TX
Flowers Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Big Spring, Texas region for $115,000! Company related financing available with an estimated $41,000 down. In addition, a 10% cash reserve of the...
$115,000
Cash Flow: $84,032
Fairfield County, CT
Step into a thriving wellness business with steady recurring revenue, loyal members, and a proven team, all in one of Connecticut’s most affluent communities. This massage studio has been part of...
$479,000
Cash Flow: $185,652
$390,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Miami, FL
We are pleased to offer a fully operational yacht charter company located in a prime spot in Miami, with its own dedicated slip. The business ranks among the top five in terms of traffic in the Miami...
$320,000
Cash Flow: $15,000
Dripping Springs, TX
Established CardMyYard franchise serving Dripping Springs, TX presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a turnkey celebration service business. This unique franchise specializes in creating...
$20,000
Daz Connell
Murphy Business & Financial Corporation
Serving Bergen County, NJ
Daz Connell has been awarded as a Top National Producer and Multi-Million Dollar Broker for the last 8 years running- 2016-2023. Daz has consistently ranked in the Top 10 nationally for business sale transactions, covering several industries. He's also a fellow entrepreneur who is 3x INC 500 Award Winner for Business. Murphy is the largest (IBISWorld 2015) and most successful business brokerage firm in North America with offices conveniently located throughout the United States and Canada. We are members of virtually all associations, group listing services and networks that exist in the business brokerage industry. We have unsurpassed access to buyers and sellers nationwide. Our proven process and system provides our clients a higher closing ratio than national averages. We promise that you will not find a more complete, thorough professional experience as the one Murphy Business and Financial Corporation can provide. Daz covers New Jersey and New York with a vast network of Buyers and Professionals (Attorneys, Accountants, Lenders) to ensure the sale of your business.
Colorado Springs, CO
This well-established dry cleaner is running like a freshly pressed shirt — wrinkle-free and ready to go. Featuring top-tier equipment, recurring institutional contracts, and a devoted local customer...
$435,000
Cash Flow: $194,501
Kent County, MI
Established in 2015, this lucrative mobile cuisine and event specialist has built a strong reputation in the West Michigan area for delivering high-quality, locally sourced food with a healthy,...
$98,420
Cash Flow: $55,765
Florida
Established Real Estate Photography & Media Business - South Florida & New York (based in Florida) This highly profitable real estate photography and media company has been serving the South Florida...
$799,000
EBITDA: $186,977
Tempe, AZ
Take control of your schedule, income, and future with this well-established home inspection business based in [Tempe], Arizona. With a solid reputation, strong online presence, and a steady stream of...
$50,000
Hanover, MA
Roy's Power Equipment Service has been around since about 2007 when I was working out of my garage. On Jan. of 2000 I moved into this 1400 square foot shop with heat and internet. You cannot get a...
$80,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
Available in Multiple Locations
Want To Be Your Own Boss? Join PlumbingPro, a very lucrative and disruptive service franchise with an Executive Business Model
$100,000
See More FranchisesCarbondale, CO
Founded in 2005, this company is a leading player in the commercial painting industry serving the Western Slope and mountain communities of Colorado, from Aspen to Vail and west to Grand Junction and...
$1,850,000
EBITDA: $565,985
Houston, TX
Established Houston Law Firm with strong online presence and efficient operations. Our practice specializes in business litigation, including contracts, leases, business owner disputes, real estate...
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $178,000
Sunnyvale, CA
North Kingstown, RI
This established junk removal and moving business delivers strong cash flow under a part-time owner, with $1.42M in 2024 revenue and $111K in cash flow. Founded in 2020, the business has grown...
$325,000
Cash Flow: $111,893
Columbia, TN
Arnold & Bimbo Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Columbia and Lewisburg, Tennessee area for $190,000! Company financing available with $54,000 down! Currently grossing an estimated $574,028...
$190,000
Cash Flow: $102,357
St Lucie County, FL
Chifles Plantain Chips Route for sale in the St Lucie & Martin Counties, Florida region for $170,000! Currently grossing an estimated $530,364 per year in sales and nets an estimated $119,435!...
$170,000
Cash Flow: $119,435
Las Vegas, NV
This is a great opportunity for a new owner to come in and take it to the next level! Averaging $16,000 to $19,000 per month mainly doing local moves. Profits are 45% after paying labor, truck/fuel,...
$54,500
Decatur, AL
Flowers Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Decatur, Alabama region for $150,000! Company related financing available with an estimated $93,000 down. In addition, a 10% cash reserve of the...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $63,924
Fort Worth, TX
This incredibly FAST GROWING COMPANY is a specialized government janitorial services company serving municipal and government clients exclusively across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Founded in...
$20,000,000
Cash Flow: $3,800,000
Lorain County, OH
Scalable In-Demand Business - Energetic Entrepreneur Wanted Take the reins of a trusted, well-loved local business serving Lorain County, OH. This residential cleaning service runs Monday through...
$85,000
Available in Multiple Locations
Join the solar revolution—proven systems, high demand, and a sustainable future with Stardust Solar.
$50,000
See More FranchisesKing County, WA
This local family-owned shop offers quality framing design, services, and repairs, providing both ready-made frames and custom-built ones, with all frames being built by hand, on-site. They work with...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $83,000
Yavapai County, AZ
Commercial Painting Business – Over $1 Million in Signed Contracts This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly reputable and long-standing commercial painting contractor with over $1m in current...
$750,000
Cash Flow: $300,000
$700,000
Littleton, CO
Orlando, FL
For 4 years, Seller has been the preferred vendor to fix (mainly panting and small repairs) the forklifts for one of the most important dealers in Central Florida; 2025 Sales already ahead of 2024...
$80,000
Cash Flow: $70,542
E Baton Rouge County, LA
The Signal franchise network is dedicated to providing peace of mind to communities and building a profitable, sustainable business. This isn’t just about stepping into revenue, it’s about growing...
$220,000
Available in Multiple Locations
Want to be the best of the best? Joining Loyalty Business Brokers gives you the advantage over all the rest. Our Business Is Selling Your Business!
$50,000
See More FranchisesEl Dorado County, CA
This reputable demolition company has been serving clients for over 40 years, specializing in both structural and interior demolition services. With minimal overhead and no real estate commitments,...
$769,600
Cash Flow: $416,044
Palm Coast, FL
This is a unique opportunity to acquire a high-gross-margin, profitable, and well-regarded sales training company specializing in the construction, agricultural, and industrial equipment sectors....
$200,000
Cash Flow: $70,000
Houston, TX
Take ownership of a highly profitable, fully operational dry cleaning business in Houston with almost 50 hotel contracts, mostly in the Galleria area. Generating $350,000 in revenue last year, this...
$249,000
Cash Flow: $100,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Rowlett, TX
For Sale: Established Dry Cleaners with Prime Real Estate Take advantage of a unique opportunity to own a successful dry cleaning business, perfectly situated on a heavily trafficked road with...
$1,300,000
Cash Flow: $164,786
Fort Wayne, IN
This is an open, operating and established franchise resale. We are the first franchise opportunity in the $29 billion exterior home services segment of our industry. We mostly compete with...
$995,000
Cash Flow: $304,395
Mark Duncan
Prescott Commercial Real Estate
Serving Yavapai County, AZ
Houston, TX
Established Laundromat - Houston, TX This profitable turnkey laundromat presents an exceptional investment opportunity in Houston's thriving Harris County market. Operating continuously for over one...
$1,390,000
Rochester, WA
WELL-ESTABLISHED COMMERCIAL CLEANING COMPANY - WESTERN WASHINGTON Family-owned and operated since 2008, this thriving commercial cleaning business represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a...
$658,000
Cash Flow: $209,361
$18,000
Richmond County, NY
Fishers, IN
This is a great opportunity to take over an existing and established business! You will leave a lasting impact on lives of others in a business full of heart. This is not a tutoring center and there...
$125,000
Cash Flow: $57,000
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Confidential opportunity to acquire a highly regarded civil engineering and land surveying firm serving the Central California Coast for over four decades. The company specializes in residential...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $400,000
Available in Multiple Locations
Enjoy an Average Territory Gross Revenue of $717,860 and invest in a multi-stream business.
$75,000
See More FranchisesDecatur, AL
Flowers Bread Route distributorship for sale in the Decatur, Alabama region for $200,000! Company related financing available with an estimated $123,000 down. In addition, a 10% cash reserve of the...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $101,217
Dallas, TX
If you're seeking a thriving enterprise with a proven track record and powerful upside, this is it. Step into ownership of a booming, in-demand business with strong systems and solid branding in place...
$190,000
Cash Flow: $240,000
Delaware County, PA
Organic Dry Cleaner and drop store on the Main Line! The plant has all state of the art equipment and has been equipped to be able to handle high volumes of dry cleaning. The surrounding area of the...
$850,000
Cash Flow: $341,461
Davidson County, NC
Total services and experience with a long history and strong management team! Thats what this opportunity offers. This company has operated for nearly 50 years providing all outdoor related needs and...
$1,800,000
Cash Flow: $394,119
East Brunswick, NJ
Step into ownership with this emerging home services business backed by a fast-growing national franchise. Operating in a protected territory, this franchise offers a bundled home maintenance solution...
$200,000
Nashville, TN
This is a highly profitable and well-established swimming pool company with a stellar reputation in its market. The business is structured for ease of ownership, with systems and processes in place...
$2,000,000
Cash Flow: $500,000
Scottsdale, AZ
Welcome to Scottdale Arizona this studio is one of the most established studios in the area with 25+ years in operation. Our studio is in a very affluent area. Our space, reputation, and talent are...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $77,196
Port Orange, FL
Bucket Truck and trailer / Chainsaws included etc to keep business moving. 20 years in busines. Steady clientele. A person is hired within to answer phone calls and sets schedule. The Company is well...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
Brookfield, WI
Own a business in one of the most critical and consistent home services industries—roofing. This franchise opportunity combines a proven operational model with a strong national brand, enabling you to...
$800,000
Available in Multiple Locations
Turn Your Passion Into Profit with Complete Weddings + Events Join one of the nation’s top event services franchises, offering photography, videography, DJ, lighting, coordination, and photo booth rentals—all under one brand. Complete Weddings + Events is a proven, low-cost, home-based business with strong support, national brand recognition, and multiple revenue streams. Ideal for entrepreneurs who want to build a scalable business in the fun, rewarding wedding and event industry. No prior event experience required—just leadership, drive, and a passion for creating unforgettable moments. Start your journey today!
$30,000
See More FranchisesAcquisitions of service business are on the rise, and it’s easy to see why. Service businesses provide niche professional support to customers and cover a wide range of industries. The benefits of owning a service business include operational flexibility, high profitability, low overhead costs, minimal inventory and supplies, and the possibility of generating multiple revenue streams. One of the primary advantages of buying an existing service business is that it comes with established credibility in the market.
For those in the market to buy or sell a service business, it’s crucial to gain an understanding of how the market values these businesses, and what average financial performance looks like. To that end, we have aggregated listings data to surface current valuation multiples and typical financials of service businesses.
Market Overview
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
5,359 |
Median Asking Price |
$312,338 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$525,724 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$152,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
Service Business Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.43 |
1.50 |
Median |
0.72 |
2.43 |
Upper Quartile |
1.08 |
3.44 |
Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a service business?
Prices vary depending on sales volume and financial performance, but the median asking price for a service business in the U.S. is approximately $312,338.
How much do service business owners earn?
These businesses vary in sales volume, but service business owners report median annual sales of $525,724 and annual owner earnings of $152,000. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.
How do I value a service business?
Valuing a service business involves considering several factors, including annual revenue, profit, owner earnings, growth (or decline) trends, and historical stability. Brokers, business owners, and business buyers will typically rely on valuation multiples to gauge business value relative to similar businesses in the market. Revenue multiples of service businesses range from 0.43 to 1.08, with the median at 0.72. Earnings multiples range from 1.50 to 3.44, with the median at 2.43. These values indicate that a typical service business may sell for around 0.72 times its annual revenue, and 2.43 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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